British Columbia Bill 60 (Government) — 36th Parliament, 3rd Session — Previous Version 1

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1998/99 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament

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HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the

Province of British Columbia, enacts as follows:

Fire Services Act

1 The Fire Services Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144, is amended by adding the

following section:

Long service and bravery medals

5.1

(1) In recognition of the significant contribution to

the protection of persons and property that is made by fire fighters and others involved

in the provision of fire services, the fire commissioner may issue medals for long

service.

(2) In recognition of bravery beyond that expected of fire

fighters and others involved in the provision of fire services in the normal course of

their duties, the fire commissioner may issue medals for bravery.

(3) Long service and bravery medals issued by the fire

commissioner before this

section comes into force are deemed to be medals issued under

this section.

Explanatory Note

This Bill provides formal recognition of the long service and bravery medals of the

British Columbia fire service.

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